Job Details

*(This is a full-time, PM shift position)*

The Company

Alsana is an eating disorder recovery community with 9 locations nationwide, plus our virtual program. We provide superior and committed care to help those on their journey to a healthy and successful recovery. From the Latin roots meaning “all” or “total health,” Alsana offers a new philosophy of care centered on our clients' full well-being. We address the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional recovery programs. Our culture creates a working environment of communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—all of which are necessary to craft unique treatment plans tailored to our clients' needs and outcomes.

The Role

As a Direct Care Specialist at Alsana, you will be an integral part of an inter-disciplinary mental health environment that supports our therapists, dietitians, and nurses in achieving their discipline specific treatment plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Always maintains each client's physical and psychological safety including assigned tasks, e.g., taking and recording vital signs, weights, recording meal, restroom observation and reporting results to nursing and/or the physician.
• Completes accurate documentation of observations and notifies supervisor/nurse or therapist of any unusual findings, e.g., change in vital signs, unusual weight change, refusing meals, etc.
• Documents patient progress per procedure.
• Assists with the provision of basic first aid as directed by the RN/LVN staff according to facility policy, including all appropriate follow-up documentation.
• Ensures that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client's condition and notifies the nurse and interdisciplinary team members per program policy.
• Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or therapist and the client's plan of care.
• Assists clients with nutritional and dietary needs as indicated by the facility's nutritionist and interdisciplinary plan.
• Keeps clients and significant others informed. Assists with family concerns in a pleasant and efficient manner. Seeks assistance from licensed staff when needed.
• Drives Clients in company vehicle to outings, doctor appointments, pharmacy, and other needs as they arise.
• Maintains and communicates the level system with clients. Advises licensed staff of issues related to level system compliance.
• Leads/Co-leads and facilitates groups for Residential/ Partial Hospital/Intensive Outpatient Clients. Participates in an evening and weekend group rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required.
• One year of experience in the field of behavioral health.
• Must have current Adult CPR/ AED certification, preferably through the American Heart Association, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must have ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Current valid and unencumbered state specific driver's license.
• Knowledge regarding supervision of others
• Physically able to perform most household duties which may include lifting up to 20 pounds and engaging in basic recreational activities such as walking, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits for full time staff
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off and Holidays
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan (Pre and Post Tax)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• Tuition Discount Program
• Free EAP services
• Free meals and snacks (position specific)

Are you ready to let your light shine?! Join the Alsana team today!